Walked with a friend as temperatures rose above freezing. This guy seemed quite lucid as he assured us he had been working out.
Category: Move
First Walk of 2021
Walked, as we always do on the first morning of the year. The bridge and the decapitated pole are remnants of this former railroad right of way. We’ll wait until next year for the bar lunch we usually include in this first walk.
Yarn Bombs
On our walk, spotted these yarn bombs. A sign reminded us today is the winter solstice, and invited us to take one of the macramé stars. We didn’t take one, a photo sufficed. “From this point forward we begin our journey back to the light.”
Perfect Perch
It was a perfect day to get outside, meet a friend, ride our bikes, and stand at our favorite perch to watch trains going by.
A Safe Place to Sit
On my walk through the University of Minnesota’s East Bank campus, it wasn’t too cold to sit outside and enjoy a coffee.
William O’Brien State Park
Hiked William O’Brien State Park on frozen ground lightly dusted with snow.
Light Rail Construction
Our cycle route included several diversions to avoid construction of a light rail system. This elaborate bridge and viaduct will take the cycle trail over an existing freight track, light rail tracks, and a busy road.
Afton State Park
Hiked Afton State Park: St. Croix River bluffs, prairie, woods, undulating trails, overlooks.
Trail Lunch
Our hall table, items for a state park hike tomorrow. Earlier today, ducked into Trader Joe’s to pick up supplies. The store had been reorganized yet again, I couldn’t find gorp in the usual spot, so grabbed the first things I saw. Lunch on the trail will be good, it always is.
Minneapolis Viewpoint
Found this Minneapolis viewpoint on my cycle ride.